289-Million-Year-Old Reptile Skin Fossil Discovered

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Category : International Published on: March 20 2026

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Scientists have discovered a 289-million-year-old reptile skin fossil in Oklahoma, now the oldest known example. Found at Richards Spur, the fossil provides insights into early land life. Unique conditions like clay burial, low oxygen and oil seepage preserved the skin in rare detail.
Researchers believe it belonged to an early reptile species. This discovery pushes back the timeline of skin evolution by over 130 million years and is considered a major breakthrough in paleontology.

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